Srinagar, July 20 (UNI) A day after Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board said that action has been initiated against those who tried to allegedly hurt the sectarian cordiality, Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) on Saturday appealed for peace and unity.
MMU, the umbrella organisation of all major Islamic sects in Jammu and Kashmir, including some social and educational institutions and headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq , urged for peace and concord on the current sectarian controversy at Khanqah-e- Moula Srinagar.
“Known from the very beginning for its unique identity and composition based on unity, sectarian harmony and mutual solidarity, people of JK should not allow any group or agency to disrupt this legacy for their vested interests . The people of Kashmir cannot afford such divisions,” MMU said in a statement while stressing the need to show restraint and patience.
A controversy erupted when some Shia members held mourning inside the famous Sunni shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula in the old Srinagar.
“A planned attempt to hurt the sectarian cordiality was made by some today at Khankah-e-Moula. J&K Waqf Board has taken cognisance of the matter & action has been initiated. No body will be allowed to create any sectarian divide and stern action is being taken,” Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi posted on X on Friday evening.
In a statement on Saturday, MMU said that it seems that this incident was a “planned” and “mischievous” attempt to hurt the sentiments, which needs to be investigated.
The MMU said while it is the duty of the Wakf board to unearth the truth behind this mischief as they are the custodians of the shrines and maintaining their sanctity, the umbrella organisation has also decided the formation of a committee consisting of responsible members from both sects to investigate and identify the elements involved in this incident.
“The committee will submit its report in some time after which MMU will follow up on this matter ,” the statement said.
